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Broccoli Chickpea Pasta with Garlic Olive Oil

A simple and flavorful pasta dish featuring broccoli, chickpeas, and a fragrant garlic olive oil sauce. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 250 g Pasta penne, rotini, or fusilli
Vegetables
  • 300 g Broccoli Florets fresh or frozen
  • 400 g Chickpeas drained & rinsed
Flavorings
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 60 ml Olive Oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 60 ml Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 30 g Grated Parmesan Cheese optional
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
  3. Add broccoli, cook 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Add chickpeas, broth, and lemon juice. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
  5. Mix pasta into the pan, add pasta water if needed.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, add parmesan if using. Serve warm.

Notes

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.